Hawke's Hall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Toppesfield
Historical Forms
- Havecheshale c.1180 France
- Hauekeshall 13th StJohn
- Hauekishale 14th Stoke
- Haukes(h)ale 1303 StJohn 14th Stoke
- Hawkeshall 1446 EAv
- greate Hawkeselles, litle Hawkeselles 1555 Rental
Etymology
Hawke's Hall is Havecheshale c. 1180 France, Hauekeshall 13thStJohn , Hauekishale 14thStoke , Haukes (h )ale 1303StJohn , 14thStoke , Hawkeshall 1446 EA v, greate Hawkeselles , litle Hawkeselles 1555Rental . 'Heafoc 's nook' or 'hawk's nook,' v. healh .